Fork Lift Operator I

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**Job Description**

**Fork Lift Operator I**

Westfield, New York

**Description (Overview)**

**Shift**: 2nd shift

**Starting Wage**: $18.00 plus $1.50 Shift Differential

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement

**Who we are**

Schwans Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron, Tonys, Big Daddys, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smiths and Edwards desserts; and Pagoda Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwans, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

**What we are looking for:**

Here at Schwans Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean, and healthy workspaces. And we want individuals that take that seriously.

* Under direct supervision this position is responsible for operating high-lift stacker/reach truck placing pallets on or off racks in proper location

* Responsible for taking incoming palletized product and storing in appropriate storage area under specific direction from supervision Receive product requests from load sheets

* Pick pallets of product to be loaded on trailers from storage racks and locates them in the properly designated location in the FWP (forward pick) for distribution

* Ensure all product moves are completed in a timely and efficient manner

* Operate equipment in accordance with facility GWP (Good Warehouse Practices) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations

* Operate lift equipment in a safe and appropriate manner ensuring minimal damage to product lift equipment and storage racks

* Report all malfunctions of high lift stacker/reach truck equipment to supervisor

* May assist with periodic inventories as necessary within the work area

* Keep a clean work area consistent with established regulations

* Other duties as assigned

* Responsible to conduct yourself in a manner consistent with company mission values code of ethics policies and other standards of conduct

**What we want to do for you:**

Company Benefits:

We offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health and well-being. In addition to a competitive base pay, we offer a variety of benefit programs.

* Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans

* Two weeks paid vacation + holidays for new hires

* Employee discounts on company products

**Education**: High School Diploma or equivalent.

**Years of Related Experience**: 0-1 year of related experience.

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**:

* 18 Years of age

* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos

* Ability to read written documentation containing schedule moves printout computer screens store tickets for accurate product movement

* Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers including Supervisors/Managers

* Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers

* Ability to operate clean-up broom plastic compactor forklifts and carts

* Ability to gain and maintain required forklift certification and license and satisfactory completion of cart driver training

* Ability to key product/move data into terminals on a daily basis

* Ability to work in cold/freezing temperatures of 30 degrees

* Ability to understand/use WMS (Warehouse Management System); and eventually understand/utilize SAP (Systems Applications Products in Data Processing)

* Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed instructions

* Facts work orders or other data are specific and immediately available usable and point directly to the problem

* Computer exposure and/or experience highly beneficial

* Good communication skills and ability to interact professionally with co- workers

* Ability to work with deadlines and under pressure

* Comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company Local State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

* The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, face mask, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots

If youve made it this far through the description, we think you should just apply already...

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected classes.

**Qualifications**

**Education**: High School Diploma or equivalent.

**Years of Related Experience**: 0-1 year of related experience.

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**:

* 18 Years of age

* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos

* Ability to read written documentation containing schedule moves printout computer screens store tickets for accurate product movement

* Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers including Supervisors/Managers

* Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers

* Ability to operate clean-up broom plastic compactor forklifts and carts

* Ability to gain and maintain required forklift certification and license and satisfactory completion of cart driver training

* Ability to key product/move data into terminals on a daily basis

* Ability to work in cold/freezing temperatures of 30 degrees

* Ability to understand/use WMS (Warehouse Management System); and eventually understand/utilize SAP (Systems Applications Products in Data Processing)

* Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed instructions

* Facts work orders or other data are specific and immediately available usable and point directly to the problem

* Computer exposure and/or experience highly beneficial

* Good communication skills and ability to interact professionally with co- workers

* Ability to work with deadlines and under pressure

* Comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company Local State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

* The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, face mask, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots

If youve made it this far through the description, we think you should just apply already...

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected classes.

Job Type: Non-exempt Business Unit: Req #: 22000853

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